20: From ICU to Fascia Healing: How Faith and Craniosacral Work Unlock Deep Healing ft. John McLaughlin, RN, CFT

In this powerful episode of your body speaks, Dr. Brook welcomes John from Midcoast Fascial Therapy—a former critical care nurse turned faith-inspired craniosacral fascial therapist. Together, they dive into the profound intelligence of the fascia system, its role in holding emotional trauma, and how gentle hands-on work can activate deep physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. John shares how a personal search to help his son led to a radical shift in his life—from the ICU to the healing table—and how his faith in God now guides every session. You’ll hear stories of miraculous breakthroughs, fascia as “God’s yarn,” and why less input and more surrender is often the answer. If you’ve ever wondered what fascia really is, how it influences everything from migraines to mood, or how your body could be holding trauma from decades ago, this episode will open your eyes—and your heart. 🙏🏼 This episode includes: What fascia actually is and how it impacts every system How fascial tension contributes to chronic pain, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation Why emotional release and physical healing are deeply connected How John blends scripture, prayer, and hands-on work for body-based transformation The difference between symptom-chasing and honoring the body’s priorities John's salvation story and the biblical lens through which he now practices 💬 Connect with John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midcoastfascialtherapy/ Website: https://www.midcoastfascialtherapy.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithandFascia 📖 Scripture shared in this episode: Proverbs 3:8 – “It will be health to your flesh and strength to your bones.” Psalm 23 John 11 – Lazarus Isaiah 40 – A voice in the wilderness 👂 Your body was designed to speak. Are you ready to listen? ✨ Your body has been trying to tell you something. Find out what it's saying with the free 30-second Body Signal Decoder Assessment. Pick your signal, get your personalized guide straight to your inbox, and finally start making sense of what's going on inside. Get it here: os.drbrooksheehan.com/decoder 🎧 And if you caught the mention of the Talk to Me, Body affirmation card deck during the episode, here's where to grab yours. 63 scripture-anchored cards to help you trust the body God designed for you. Get yours here: drbrooksheehan.com/talk-to-me-body/ 📱 Come say hi on Instagram: @drbrooksheehan ⭐ If this episode spoke to you, would you take a second to leave a five-star review on Apple or Spotify? It helps more women find this show. And more women learning to listen to their bodies is exactly why I do this.